Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1.10.2024
Brightening Smiles Dental values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information gathered from visitors to our website and patients who use our services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you make an appointment, contact us, or use our services, we may collect information such as your name, contact details (phone number, email address), date of birth, and insurance information.
- Health Information: As part of providing dental care, we may collect health-related information, such as your dental and medical history, treatment plans, and any relevant health conditions.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us improve our site and provide a better user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- To schedule and manage appointments.
- To provide dental care and services.
- To communicate with you regarding your treatment, appointments, or billing.
- To process insurance claims and payments.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and maintain our records.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or manage appointments. These providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it for specific purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
- Insurance Providers: Your health and dental information may be shared with insurance companies to process claims and determine benefits.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some functionalities of the website.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Brightening Smiles Dental
15835 Pomerado Rd
Suite #201 Poway, CA 90264
Phone Number:(858) 451-0202
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your dental care needs.
